Don’t be confused by its name; the newest Midtown restaurant is not a Tavern, at least not in the old-fashioned sense.
It is, instead, a place for good food, people-watching and enjoying fire-toasting your own S’mores right at your table. But more on that later.
Located in the old Lime venue, at 1904 Broadway, the newly renovated and simplistically chic eatery is perfect for lunch or dinner.
With a respectably priced menu and large portion size, it’s a great place for students to venture and become acquainted with one of the most popular areas in Nashville. Convenient walking distance to several after-dinner settings provides guests of Tavern options galore.
A close friend and I ordered several tastings off the menu. We began with the homemade goat cheese guacamole served Mason jar-style, roasted fresh veggies and crispy sweet potato fries. All was delicious and contributed an array of textures and tastes to the palate of the evening.
For the main course we had the seared salmon, Caesar salad served with a heaping pile of calamari, and “not your typical Pei-Wei” chicken lettuce wraps. The serving size of each dish was plenty and could easily be split for the budget-conscious.
Another friend we ran into that night, Chad Little, was impressed, too.
“This place is beyond amazing,” Little said. “I would bring my girlfriend or my mom here. The place is full of beautiful and lively people. The great thing about Nashville is so many people are young and successful with a touch of southern flair, and a lot of those (people) are here tonight.“
We ended our dinner after two hours of amazing conversation and people-watching with the s’mores, which were presented a la carte with an open flame, roasting sticks provided. It was all the sensory excitement of next to being at a campfire without the rain and smoke.
Overall, Tavern offers great food, chic atmosphere and reasonable prices. I highly recommend grabbing a beautiful date or a group of friends and enjoying an incredible time.